Discover Gloucester’s stunning beaches. Whether you want to relax on sandy shores, explore coastal paths, or get out on the water, Gloucester offers endless beach activities for all ages.

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Half Moon Beach

Downtown

Tucked inside Stage Fort Park, Half Moon Beach is a peaceful crescent-shaped cove with calm waters, lifeguard supervision, nearby picnic areas, and ADA access

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Cressy’s Beach

Downtown

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Located in Stage Fort Park, Cressy’s Beach is a quiet, harbor-facing beach with rocky shoreline, picnic areas, and scenic views of Gloucester’s working waterfront.

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Wingaersheek Beach

West Gloucester

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Wingaersheek Beach is a family favorite in Gloucester, known for its soft sand, calm waters, and low-tide tide pools. With scenic views, full amenities, and Mobi-mat access to the shore, it’s a welcoming spot for visitors of all ages.

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Good Harbor Beach

East Gloucester

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Good Harbor Beach is a wide, sandy favorite in Gloucester with surf-friendly waves, walkable access to Salt Island, Mobi-Mats for accessibility, and stunning coastal views. A popular spot for families in summer and for artists in the spring and fall.

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Plum Cove Beach

Lanesville

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Plum Cove Beach is a peaceful, family-friendly spot in Gloucester’s Lanesville neighborhood, perfect for young children, beachcombers, and scuba divers alike. Though parking is reserved for residents, visitors can ride the CATA beach shuttle to enjoy a quiet day by the sea, complete with calm waters and scenic coastal views.

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Long Beach

Rockport

Long Beach is a scenic stretch of shoreline along the Gloucester–Rockport coast, beloved for its soft sand, gentle surf, and postcard-worthy views of Thacher Island’s twin lighthouses. Early risers are treated to breathtaking sunrises, while surfers and families enjoy the steady waves and relaxed atmosphere. A row of classic seaside cottages lines the beach, adding to its nostalgic charm and making it one of Cape Ann’s most iconic summer destinations.

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Folly Cove

Lanesville

Folly Cove Beach, located on the Gloucester–Rockport line, is one of Cape Ann’s top scuba diving destinations. With dramatic granite cliffs, rich marine life, and breathtaking ocean views, it’s also a favorite for photographers and artists. While parking is limited, the CATA beach shuttle offers a convenient way to access this rugged and scenic cove.

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Pavilion Beach

Downtown

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Pavilion Beach in Gloucester MA offers scenic harbor views, lighthouse sightings, and a front-row look at the Greasy Pole, a symbol of Gloucester’s St. Peter’s Fiesta. Just steps from downtown, it’s perfect for a quick dip or a relaxing moment by the sea.

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Niles Beach

East Gloucester

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Niles Beach in East Gloucester is a peaceful shoreline with soft sand, summer lifeguards, and sweeping views of Gloucester Harbor, Eastern Point Lighthouse, and the breakwater. Walk-on access is welcome; parking requires a resident beach sticker.

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